How Old Is Corey Stoll? the Milestone Birthday and Roles That Defined His Career
Hollywood studio executives quickly capitalized on Stoll’s commanding vocal tone and sharp, imposing features. Director Peyton Reed tapped him to play corporate tech executive Darren Cross (Yellowjacket) in Marvel’s 2015 blockbuster Ant-Man. Stoll tackled the comic book villain role with crisp, corporate villainy that stood out in Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Years later, Marvel brought him back in an unexpected, surreal turn. Stoll embraced the role of the bizarre, oversized cybernetic assassin M.O.D.O.K. in 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. While comic book purists debated the aesthetic direction of the character, Stoll leaned into the grotesque comedy of the redemption-seeking killer, proving his willingness to embrace oddball genre experimentation alongside serious prestige drama.
Television offered equally expansive territory. When Damian Lewis temporarily stepped away from Showtime’s flagship financial drama Billions, the showrunners entrusted Stoll with the series lead as cutthroat, socially conscious titan Mike Prince. Stoll steered the boardroom war against Paul Giamatti’s Chuck Rhoades through seasons six and seven with icy control, illustrating how his commanding presence could direct a long-running, dialogue-dense premium drama.